Player Discussion Kuhlman or Blidh?

[DominicT]

This poster passes.

Who are you passing it to and is he a shooter?

 

[Over the volcano]

Think this is the perfect time to rotate some of these guys through to get a look at what they can bring and to see if/who can take the next step.

Kuhlman's certainly got the longest NHL look so far, but run a bit of a rotation with Blidh, Senyshyn, and other guys who could do well with a taste - like Hughes or even Filipe who's game can fit that 4th line role and might show something a little more than we expect at the NHL level, like we saw on D when Clifton got a look. Maybe it will come when they get some feedback from the Providence (or is it Marlborough) crew.

 

[ON3M4N]

I'd probably go with Blidh. He'll play hard, block shots, throw the body and try to get under the other teams skin. He just seems to fit the role of the 4th liner better than KK does.

 

[McGarnagle]

I'd rather try Matt Grzelcyk as a forward than see Kuhlman take another shift at the NHL level.

 

[kjpm]

Can't tell if it's a good sign to be debating who is the 16th forward or not haha.

I was not at all impressed with Blidh last night. He turned the puck over a few times and took a bad penalty. I've liked his energy previously but he wasn't bringing it last night. Hard to jump in after not playing a real game in almost a year so I'll cut him some slack.

Kuhlman doesn't bring anything offensively but usually plays pretty low event hockey. He doesn't really hurt the team but he also doesn't do much of anything. Somehow the puck is usually moving in the right direction when he's out there but I have a hard time attributing that to his play.

Gun to my head, I'd say why not give Zach Senyshyn or Matt Filipe a shot next time lol

 

[ChuckSurette]

Player Comparison: Anton Blidh vs. Karson Kuhlman | Stathead.com

 

[Sheppy]

Oh boy.

 

[Dr Hook]

One thing worth noting, both Blidh and Kuhlman share a hairline, so there is that . . .

 

[shelbysdad]

I would pick neither if a choice but KK brings a speed element and AB seems to get called for a lot of penalties like he is under a microscope.....

 

[veganbruin]

Senyshyn

 

[shelbysdad]

Truthfully....Dress 7D instead

 

[Mantis]

Neither. And no not f***ing Senyshyn either

 

[BadBruins]

I think both players can effectively be hidden on the 4th line. If that's the outlook though, probably shouldn't be playing in the first place. Given their age and what we've seen from them across multiple seasons, they are who they are IMO. Gun to my head, I would probably take Kuhlman. Just for the speed and skating factor.

 

[Kegs]

Senyshyn about to pass both these guys :p


For me it’s kuhlman. I find blidh isn’t noticeable. At least kuhlman uses his speed well. I’d rather see neither to be honest.

 

[rocketdan9]

neither at this point. But the coolman is a better forechecker/pressures better due to good north-south skating

 

[Dicky113]

Is this really the only options? If so, The lack of depth is concerning. Neither of these guys are nhl players.

 

[Kegs]

Is this really the only options? If so, The lack of depth is concerning. Neither of these guys are nhl players.

When you’re one of the best teams in the league and depth aka the bench players are a concern then I’d like to say the bruins are in good position.

 

[CDJ]

Player Comparison: Anton Blidh vs. Karson Kuhlman | Stathead.com
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did Kuhlman get in a fight I forgot about? Good for Karson


Lol I just looked it up, I forgot he open-iced Mathieu Perrault when Perrault wasn’t expecting it. Not really a dirty hit but Perrault got hurt and then Kuhlman held onto powerhouse Luca Sbisa for dear life



Blidh blew up Roman Josi, I remember applauding that

if you want somebody to plug and play on a middle 6 line you put Kuhlman out there because I think he’s mostly a net nothing. He’s got solid positioning and wheels and that’s about it

Blidh should be the filler for a spot on the 4th line. I do think that he would have gotten a longer look in an org with less depth on the 4th line

 

[Dicky113]

When you’re one of the best teams in the league and depth aka the bench players are a concern then I’d like to say the bruins are in good position.

We are one of the best teams in the league because we have by far the best line in the league. Depth kills us eventually as soon as they get injured are we play a team that can shut them down. If we are rolling Kuhlman and Blihd, we need help. This isn’t new, just same old.

 

[CDJ]

They’re on their what- 16th forward? You’d be hard-pressed to find a better 16th forward than Kuhlman

marchand
Bergeron
Pasta
Krejci
Ritchie
Smith
Coyle
Frederic
Wagner
Kuraly
Bjork
Debrusk
Kase
Studnicka
Lindholm

depth aint much of an issue if you ask me

 

[Blowfish]

I voted "other"

 

[ChuckSurette]

I didn't realize Kuhlman was sent down to the taxi squad. (tuesday?)
No idea how that all works.

 

[DominicT]

I didn't realize Kuhlman was sent down to the taxi squad. (tuesday?)
No idea how that all works.

You can (still) only have a 23 man roster. the other 6 have to be on Taxi squad. Obviously IR changes all that. Frederic was also sent down yesterday but will be up for the game today. Sometimes it's just a cap move.

 

[ChuckSurette]

OK - thanks Dom

 

[Kalus]

If it's based on performance in each guys' play in the NHL, I'll go with Senyshyn. Kuhlman pretty much just brings speed and Senyshyn looked faster than him. We know what Kuhlman can bring and it isn't top 12 stuff. Why not give more time to Senyshyn and see what he can do. Blidh is a worse option than Kuhlman to me.